Smart cities for harmonious living with nature
Updated: Feb 05, 2015 03:10:43pm
New Delhi, Feb 5 (KNN) Concerning over the rising air pollution and deteriorating sanitation adversely impacting quality of urban life, the Minister of Urban Development M Venkaiah Naidu stated that the objective of smart cities initiative is to promote living in harmony with nature. He stressed on the need for sustainable development harmonizing environmental, ecological and social aspects with emphasis on efficient resource use.
In his address at the convocation of the Energy Research Institute on Wednesday, the minister called for reorientation of urban designing and planning approaches that promote such a harmony.
He expressed concern over designing of residential, commercial and office buildings blocking natural light and air and in turn depending on electricity for the same.
Stressing the need of increased adoption of new and renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, Naidu said that climate change concerns need to be factored in urban development strategies and action plans.
The minister also said that 42,000 MW of electricity could be saved by 2021 by adopting energy efficient building practices. He said the government is seeking to address these concerns in collaboration with states and urban local bodies under new initiatives like smart cities, infrastructure development in 500 cities and Swachh Bharat Mission.
There is a pressing need for capacity building at various levels and the Government will soon come out with a comprehensive capacity development scheme, added Naidu. (KNN/ST)
In his address at the convocation of the Energy Research Institute on Wednesday, the minister called for reorientation of urban designing and planning approaches that promote such a harmony.
He expressed concern over designing of residential, commercial and office buildings blocking natural light and air and in turn depending on electricity for the same.
Stressing the need of increased adoption of new and renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, Naidu said that climate change concerns need to be factored in urban development strategies and action plans.
The minister also said that 42,000 MW of electricity could be saved by 2021 by adopting energy efficient building practices. He said the government is seeking to address these concerns in collaboration with states and urban local bodies under new initiatives like smart cities, infrastructure development in 500 cities and Swachh Bharat Mission.
There is a pressing need for capacity building at various levels and the Government will soon come out with a comprehensive capacity development scheme, added Naidu. (KNN/ST)
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